“Goodnight, mi reina,” I murmur, kissing the top of her head. “I’ll be here when you wake up.”Nodding, Denali cuddles closer to me and lets out a long breath before drifting off. It’s only when I’m sure that she is asleep that I untangle myself from around her, head out of the room, and pull out my
TRIGGER WARNING: There is mention of child loss in this chapter. Reader Discretion is advised. [Denali’s POV] I grow quiet as all eyes come to rest on me, and before I can even speak again, my stepmother is rushing toward me with pure fury and hate in her eyes. “IT WAS YOU!” She shrieks, raking h
[Nadia’s POV]I sit, stewing over what happened at dinner. It was a setback, but I knew once Rosco calmed down, he would most certainly see reason. I just had to wait patiently until then. I just needed to be patient and get a drink.Getting up, I make my way out of my room and then head downstairs,
[Nadia’s POV] Shock rolls through me as Rosco’s question echoes around us. There isn’t a hint of care in his voice, and it is so cold that it sends a chill racing down my spine. Why did he hate me so much? Why? What the hell had I done? One dumb mistake in the past, and I was his enemy. No! It had
“But…” “Nadia, sweetheart,” Naomi murmurs, giving me a gentle tug. “I think now isn’t the time. Everyone’s emotions are running rampant. I think we should take some time to clear our heads so that we can speak rationally.” “I am rational,” Rosco snaps, beginning to lead his bitch back into her roo
[Denali’s POV]I remain silent as Rosco leads me back to my bed and then gently coaxes me into it. Given his current mood, all I want to do is comfort him, but I’m not quite sure how. I wasn’t used to things like this, and I couldn’t stop the self-doubt that was beginning to arise. If I did attempt
[Nadia’s POV]“Why are you doing this?”The question leaves Ben, the leader of the bounty hunters that I hired,'s lips while I examine my nails. I didn’t understand why he was even asking this since all he needed to worry about was doing what I said.“That’s my business,” I shrug, getting up and giv
[Rosco’s POV]I hang up the phone after giving the police my father’s number. For now, he could handle things with Charlie. Once I’m finished, I stare at the message that contains Denali’s photo. Someone has a fucking death wish, and if they want to fight me, then they can. I was more than willing t